Great ship, but very crowded.

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

kstepping

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Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

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Mardi Gras

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 01, 2023

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 15450

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Mardi Gras is a huge ship and is well staffed and very clean. During spring break time there were over six thousand people onboard. The ship handles the crowds very well for the most part. Pool areas and water slide areas do not have nearly enough chairs. Need a better policy/enforcement of those who throw a towel on a chair and expect it to be theirs for the whole day and aren't even there most of the time.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Great food and lots of it. Some of the popular lunch spots were slow.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Comedy shows were good. Most venues were crowded and you have to arrive early and wait in line.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Good, but not enough seating for everyone who wanted to attend.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All were excellent and very friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean and constantly maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very adequate for two people.

Ship tip

Be patient with crowds. Go to pool areas very early if you want any chance of getting a chair.

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Only embarked and disembark here.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Yes, did snorkeling and Mayan ruins

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

No excursion, just walked around port area

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5

Yes. Did Mangrove canal and seafood boil. Excellent lunch.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Slow but well organized.

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